Revelation 5-7

“And I began to weep greatly, because no one was found to open the book” (5:4). John’s sorrow suggests what life is like without the hope of Christ. This special book seemed to hold truth, but no one was worthy to look into it. His sadness reflected our frustrated longings for peace, for joy, and for a permanent home. Finally, an elder said, “Stop weeping; behold, the Lion … has overcome so as to open the book” (5:5).

The sadness and brokenness of life on earth has an answer. The Lion has overcome sin and death, so we can taste real joy.